Wednesday, May 21, 2025
To save Los Angeles' elephants (sutra)
L.A. Zoo elephants' whereabouts a mystery amid relocation battle
- UPDATE: The elephants have been secreted away overnight (May 21, 2025) and shipped via truck to the Tulsa Zoo rather than the animal sanctuary anti-animal-cruelty demonstrators were demanding.
- Animals in Buddhism
- To herald the coming birth of the Future Buddha, pregnant Queen Maya dreamed that she conceived of Prince Siddhartha when a white double tusker royal elephant entered her side: Queen Maya's Dream
- In Buddhism, elephants get names like Parileyya and Girimekhala, usually after the woods in which they reside.
'Not another zoo': Critics want LA Zoo elephants moved to sanctuary
Pārileyyaka Sutta: When the Buddha was staying in a forest near Pārileyya, some meditative monks asked Ananda to take them to him. He did, and the Buddha, reading their thoughts, taught a sutra on the destruction of the cankers (āsavas) by the full realization of the impermanent and impersonal nature of all existence: all things are transient and devoid of any self (S.iii.95ff.) Translation: Pālileyya Sutta translated by Bhikkhu Bodhi (SN 22.81)A Light to the World — Svetaketu leaves Tusita
Conscious elephants in Buddhism: The Full Moon Honey Offering Festival
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Animal karma (deeds) also bear karmic results |
It was during the Buddha's tenth Rains Retreat (Vas or Vassa) in Parileyya Forest.
According to legend, during his retreat to solitude, a wild monkey brought an offering of a honeycomb to give to the Buddha to eat, as an elephant named Parileyya brought fruit and protected the Buddha from fierce animals in the forest.
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The 31 Planes of Existence |
Since these events are believed to have taken place on the day of the full moon, the occasion has come to be commemorated as Madhu Purnima, or “Honey Full Moon.” The festival is observed on the full moon of the tenth lunar month in Theravada Buddhist countries in South and Southeast Asia. More
Conscious elephant karma
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The “Four Harmonious Friends,” Bhutan |
Later, when the Buddha's attendant Ananda came with many others to invite the Buddha to return to Sāvatthi, the elephant Pārileyyaka provided all of them with alms food. The Buddha agreed and returned.
But such was the attachment the elephant had formed toward the Buddha that he died of a broken heart when the Buddha left the forest.
However, as a result of all his good deeds (wholesome karma) toward these enlightened beings, he was immediately reborn as a deva (angel, offspring of the gods) in Tāvatimsa in a golden palace (vimana, mansion) said to be 30 leagues high, where he is now known as Pārileyyaka devaputta.
This elephant is also identified with the elephant in the Bhisa Jātaka (J.iv.314). Source
- Amber Larson, Dhr. Seven, Ananda (Dharma Buddhist Meditation) (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly
Science: How bad could one beer be?
How dangerous could one beer be?
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Drinking on the Mediterranean Diet: olive oil |
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Pope's message to Israel on genocide

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Whose side will Trump take, Bibi's or Gaza's? |
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Trump and the Press: Last Week Tonight
Trump & The Press: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
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Trump for Emperor, Pope-King, Messiah, Führer |
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Vesak: food, meditation, devotion (5/25)
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Buddhist Center of North Hollywood |
Theravada Buddhist countries like Sri Lanka off the tip of India celebrate these three amazing events on a single day, sometimes carrying on the holiday season for a week or more.
It is an all-day Full Moon Observance (Uposatha) for intensive practice of Eight Precepts, Buddhist meditation, chanting, blessings, devotions, and lots of island food.
Wisdom Quarterly's Dharma editor has been asked to teach and lead meditation, who invites ANY QUESTION on life, the universe, and everything, to be answered in Buddhist perspective. Wear white.
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- (Nature Center) Buddhist Xmas (Vesak) celebration, North Hollywood Buddhist Temple (FREE), Sun, May 25, 2025, 7:00 AM | Meetup
- (Disclosure Project) Buddhist Xmas (Vesak) celebration, North Hollywood Buddhist Temple (FREE), Sun, May 25, 2025, 7:00 AM | Meetup
- (PasaDharma) Buddhist Xmas (Vesak) celebration, North Hollywood Buddhist Temple (FREE), Sun, May 25, 2025, 7:00 AM | Meetup
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Human-alien hybrids REVEALED (History)
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Black Irish beauty, hybrid ET? |
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Devi ET on stage in Thailand |
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Meditation in Ireland: accelerated spiritual evolution |
Evidence of strange human hybrids revealed | Ancient Aliens
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Cheddar Man, blue eyed, dark skinned original inhabitant of the British Isles + ET = Hybrid |
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We are the creators watching your progress. |
- Ancient Aliens, The HISTORY Channel, May 21, 2025; Eds., Wisdom Quarterly
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Is it the 'New Age' yet? What is that?
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Hey, Penelope Cruz, take a selfie with me for my company GOOP! - Okay, Gwenyth Paltrow! |
- Religion for Breakfast, 2024; Eds., Wisdom Quarterly
Diddy killed Michael Jackson, raped me
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I ain't goin down w/o bringing down some crabs |
Kanye: Diddy killed Michael Jackson
Diddy's gay sex w/Will Smith, Meek, Usher
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[Will Smith is a bisexual or homosexual hypocrite with his beard Jada Pinkett-Smith, bich-slapping comedians (Chris Rock) to overcompensate the way Sean P[enis] Diddy Puff DADDY Combs used to slap him when they were alone together with each other with no one else around, except the people recording the sodomy sessions or what he or his lover Diddy might have called "getting jiggy with it" because "letting Daddy Diddy diddle me" session was too on the nose? And Meek Mill (the alleged romantic partner of lesbian icon Nicki Minaj, aka the possession of "Roman" the demon), too?] The Diddy [diddling] parties or "freak offs" were taped. The Hollywood Illuminati really know how to throw Epstein-style blackmail parties.

(Eiriks) May 18, 2025: Word on the street is: the trial just took a turn nobody saw coming. After weeks of focusing on beaten partner Cassie’s testimony and the infamous “freak-off” allegations, the courtroom suddenly shifted direction — and what came next had everyone stunned. Now, according to several courtroom spectators and leaked summaries online, federal prosecutors have started to present the explicit audio and tapes related to P[enis] Diddy’s alleged homosexual actions with his gay lovers Meek Mill and Will Smith.
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Undercover Brother Will Smith? |
Diddy GOES nuts as audio of him clapping [sodomizing] Will Smith, Meek Mill is played in court
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Diddy threw openly gay parties for Will? (dashboard.astore.pk/curiousera1/diddy-gay-parties) |
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Was Diddy’s gay affair with Will Smith more a 'father-son' dynamic? Let's ask |
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You're going to let my lifestyle split us, Jada? |
Mike Tyson's gay affair with Diddy?
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Jeffrey Epstein, Naomi Campbell, P Diddy
Diddy’s collapse was no accident – Whitney Webb connects the dots!
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I'm not gay! Roman is! Roman's Revenge. I mean [my alter ego] is a horny straight male spirit. |
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(Savvy Finance) Was rap music mogul Sean "P Diddy" Combs really brought down by a gay sex scandal alone? Investigative journalist Whitney Webb uncovers what may be the most explosive story behind the spectacle of Diddy’s downfall — a tale involving powerful elites, hidden agendas, and silent forces pulling the strings behind the scenes. This isn’t simply a fall from grace — it’s a coordinated takedown. Let's discover deeper truths the mainstream won’t touch. #WhitneyWebb #DiddyExposed #HiddenForces
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Keep me and my wife Beyonce out of court, PD! |
- Eiriks (YouTube), May 18, 2025; Usher's testimony, May 20, 2025; Whitney Webb via Savvy Finance, April 15, 2025; Sheldon S., Seth Auberon, CC Liu (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly
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The Wild West as Anglo outlaws encroach
Rare Wild West photos we were never meant to see | Hidden History Revealed
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- VIDEO: The days of lawless gun swinging are behind us
- Hidden History (YouTube); Pfc. Sandoval, Ashley Wells (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly
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Forbidden Zones: Wars to hide ET evidence
Ancient Aliens: The Forbidden Zones of the World (S10, E10) | full episode
See more in Season 10, Episode 10, "The Forbidden Zones."
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Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Trump's Big BS Bill and Sarah Silverman
Sarah Silverman on Jimmy becoming a grandpa, having lunch with Kanye West, and her new Netflix special
(Jimmy Kimmel) May 20, 2025: Sarah Silverman talks about JimJim becoming a gramps, walking her dog with JK, and changing neighbor’s signs, Amanda Knox calling into her podcast asking for advice, having lunch with Kanye "Yeezy" West, her new Netflix comedy special “PostMortem,” her dad’s reaction to her stepmother finding out about her cancer diagnosis, and his hilarious Yelp reviews. #Kimmel
- Jimmy Kimmel announces he has become a grandfather after missing his Monday show
- Sheldon S., Pfc. Sandoval, Ashley Wells (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly
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Time is an illusion: Power of Now (video)

Time is an illusion, according to Einstein
Does time really exist? Buddhism’s view on the nature of time
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The Time Paradox (social psychology) |
From Albert Einstein's pronouncements to the Buddha's wisdom in the Dhammapada [a collection of sayings], the concept of time as a construct is explored.
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Dhammapada for Awakening |
The neuroscience of time perception is considered, exploring how our brains [thoughts] construct our experience of time's flow.
Buddhist practices like mindfulness meditation are investigated as potential pathways to experiencing the present moment more fully, even transcending the limitations of time.
- 00:00 - Intro
- 00:12 - The Mystery of Time: Where Science meets the Buddha's wisdom
- 05:15 - The Grand Illusion
- 11:17 - Time is mind-made
- 17:05 - Quantum Buddhism
- 23:02 - Our Mind: Time's Creator
- 29:02 - Breaking free from time's prison
- 34:44 - Beyond time: The Power of Timeless Presence and the limits of science
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Quantum Buddhism: Dancing in Emptiness (Smetham) |
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The Power of Now: A Guide... |
The intricate relationship between consciousness and time is examined, and practical methods for cultivating timeless awareness [flow states, jhanas or meditative absorptions, singleminded focus that purifies the mind] are offered.
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Singleminded focus leads to flow and absorption |
- #time #BuddhismPodcast #Buddhism #Buddhist
- The Time Paradox: The New Psychology of Time That Will Change Your Life (Audible): Philip Zimbardo, John Boyd, Matthew Josdal, Tantor Audio
- Quantum Buddhism: Dancing in Emptiness: Reality Revealed in the Interface of Quantum Theory and Buddhist Metaphysics (Graham Smetham)
- Buddhism Podcast, Jan. 13, 2025; Dhr. Seven, Pat Macpherson, Amber Larson (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly
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